Category Archives: black Brazilians
402 reported cases of racism in Carnaval of Salvador, Bahia, an 80% black city. Deputy mayor: "Salvador is indeed a racist city"
Although Carnaval is generally looked upon as a time of joy, revelry and celebration, as this site and key black activists have pointed out, what happens during Carnaval is simply a representation … Continue reading
Racism in Latin American children’s programs
On Brazilian television, it’s very common to see television shows and movies made outside of the country being shown on TV stations. In many of them, the original visual presentations … Continue reading
March to denounce the extermination of black youth: in the state of Espírito Santo homicide of black youth is 364% higher than that of white youth
Sign: 93% of youth killed in (state of ) Espírito Santo are black In our continuing coverage of the genocidal rates of homicide of black youth in various Brazilian states … Continue reading
Joaquim Barbosa named first black man to lead Brazil’s Supreme Court
Barbosa’s rulings angered former President’s supporters The judge overseeing a major corruption trial in Brazil has been appointed president of the Supreme Court, the first black person to hold the … Continue reading
80% of Brazil’s new middle class is black and upper and upper-middle class consumers are none too pleased about it
Photo: The Alves family from the TV program “Rebelde” on the Record TV network A pair of articles caught my attention this week as they highlighted the ascension of Brazil’s … Continue reading
For black men and women, discrimination in Brazil’s banking industry is still a harsh reality
by Marcela Brito Although the day of the abolition of slavery in Brazil is celebrated on May 13th, the reality is that society continues this reflection every day. The prejudice … Continue reading
Black beauty contest raises self-esteem of contestants in northwest Brazil: “I’ve heard that my color is ugly…Now I know that being black is much more than skin color", said one of the winners
Juliana, Paloma and Juliene, contest winners in 2011 The event is the only in the state to appreciate black culture. The 4th edition will be in December, the anniversary of … Continue reading
Feminist Vanda Menezes and the echoes of black resistance: "My feminism is black"
Echoes of black resistance in Serra da Barriga, in Alagoas (northeastern Brazil), land of Zumbi of Palmares*, run through the veins of Vanda Menezes, black militant and feminist activist for 30 … Continue reading
Feminist Vanda Menezes and the echoes of black resistance: "My feminism is black"
Echoes of black resistance in Serra da Barriga, in Alagoas (northeastern Brazil), land of Zumbi of Palmares*, run through the veins of Vanda Menezes, black militant and feminist activist for 30 … Continue reading
Black hair in Brazil: A revolution in the making
Gone are days when kinky/curly hair was synonymous with mistreated and laborious hair. Nowadays in Brazil, kinky/curly hair is increasingly associated with self-assertion, self-esteem, behavior and femininity. Mirella Santos … Continue reading
Alexandre Pires is asked to provide an explanation for his “Kong” video that was condemned as racist and sexist
In a development that members of the Movimento Negro are calling a “victory”, a decision of the Federal Public Minister (Ministério Público Federal or MPF) answered the request of the Ombudsman … Continue reading
Alexandre Pires is asked to provide an explanation for his “Kong” video that was condemned as racist and sexist
In a development that members of the Movimento Negro are calling a “victory”, a decision of the Federal Public Minister (Ministério Público Federal or MPF) answered the request of the Ombudsman … Continue reading
In unanimous decision, Brazilian Supreme Court rules Affirmative Action policies are constitutional
The issue of affirmative action and quotas to increase access of Afro-Brazilians to Brazil’s finest universities has been a hotly debated topic in Brazil for the past decade. Entering Brazil’s rapidly … Continue reading
In unanimous decision, Brazilian Supreme Court rules Affirmative Action policies are constitutional
The issue of affirmative action and quotas to increase access of Afro-Brazilians to Brazil’s finest universities has been a hotly debated topic in Brazil for the past decade. Entering Brazil’s rapidly … Continue reading
